Industrial Controls and Automation - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2026
Program Description
The Industrial Controls and Automation certificate combines electronics knowledge and electro-mechanical skills. The certificate incorporates hands-on learning where practice follows theory in the lab environment. This certificate meets the needs of an entry level technician position.
Established in 2005
CIP: 15-0303 Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,640.00 |
| Books | $1,750.00 |
| Fees | $155.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,545.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Industrial Controls and Automation - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2026
Program Description
The Industrial Controls and Automation certificate combines electronics knowledge and electro-mechanical skills. The certificate incorporates hands-on learning where practice follows theory in the lab environment. This certificate meets the needs of an entry level technician position.
Established in 2005
CIP: 15-0303 Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,640.00 |
| Books | $1,750.00 |
| Fees | $155.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,545.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes